PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1858907
PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1858907
Solar Farms Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Utility-Scale, Distributed Generation, Micro-Grids, and Others), by Technology (Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, Thin Film, and Other), and by End-User (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial) Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Overview
Solar farms market was valued at $82.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $182.0 billion by 2030 and further grow to $356.9 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 14.3% during 2025-2035. The solar farms market comprises the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar farms with large capacities, powering electricity through PV panels or CSP systems, facilitating fossil fuel transition. Solar farms supply clean energy to other industries, stabilize energy supply, enable sustainability, and transport renewable resources via battery storage and smart grid technologies. Moreover, companies are adding operational capacity in wind and solar projects that are part of the overall growth in operational renewable energy capacity globally. For instance, in April 2025, Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) launched 505 MW of new solar and wind capacity plants in Gujarat, India, and received a 400 MW solar project in Rajasthan. The company has switched on six new power plants in Khavda, including four solar sites and two wind farms. The commissioning of these facilities has increased AGEL's total operational renewable generation capacity to 14,242.9 MW.
Market Dynamics
Accelerating Energy Transition and Climate Goals with Renewable Projects
Global efforts to decarbonize energy production are driving countries and companies to adopt large-scale renewable initiatives that improve affordability, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and support climate commitments. For instance, in May 2025, Saint Lucia initiated a 3 MW solar farm project, a joint venture between LUCELEC and the Clinton Global Initiative, to produce electricity for 3,000 households and minimize carbon emissions. The solar farm at Hewanorra International Airport is expected to provide 7 million kWh of electricity per year, supporting the company's vision to achieve 35% renewable energy by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Electricity from the solar farm will be at 12 US cents per unit, reducing existing island rates of 23-25 US cents and reducing oil imports by 4.9 million liters, while saving greenhouse gas emissions by 11,700 tons over 25 years.
Shift Towards Renewable Energy Supply Sources
In recent years, the global energy production and supply market has recorded a shifting trend toward the adoption of renewable energy sources for energy production, including hydro, wind, and solar. Rising commitments to carbon footprint reduction, the increased adoption of solar energy in fossil fuel-dependent nations, and the reduction of infrastructure costs are driving this transformation. For instance, as per the International Energy Agency, Solar PV generation increased by a record 270 TWh (up 26.0%) in 2022, reaching almost 1,300 TWh. It demonstrated the largest absolute generation growth of all renewable technologies in 2022, surpassing wind for the first time in history. This generation growth rate matches the level projected from 2023 to 2030 in the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario. Continuous improvements in PV's cost efficiency, massive development in the supply chain, and strong policy support from key markets including China, the US, the European Union, and India, solar capacity expansion is expected to accelerate even further in the years ahead.
Market Segmentation
Utility-Scale: A Key Segment in Market Growth
The solar farms market growth is being fueled by the use of digital platforms for real-time performance monitoring, predictive analytics, and grid integration. For instance, in January 2025, Sembcorp launched its first greenfield utility-scale solar farm in Oman, a 588 MW project. The plant, backed by a 20-year power purchase agreement with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company, uses over 1 million photovoltaic panels and integrates Sembcorp's NetZeroOS platform for real-time monitoring and predictive analysis.
The global solar farms market is further divided by region, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Advancements in Utility-Scale Solar Inverters Accelerating Renewable Transition in North America
The North American solar farms market is mainly driven by the rapid adoption of utility-scale solar technology to accomplish national and corporate decarbonization objectives. For instance, in September 2024, GE Vernova launched a new 6 MVA, 2000-volt direct current utility-scale solar inverter in North America, aiming to reduce solar energy costs and accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The FLEXINVERTER 2000 Vdc, part of GE Vernova's FLEXINVERTER portfolio, will be installed in a multi-megawatt solar park, collaborating with Shoals Technologies Group and an industry PV module supplier.
Asia-Pacific holds a Strong Market Position
Asia-Pacific holds a major share of the solar farms market, fueled by technological advancements in solar tracking, panel efficiency, and grid integration technologies. For instance, in February 2025, CtrlS Datacenters inaugurated its 'GreenVolt 1' solar farm in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The 125 MWp solar farm will power 60% of CtrlS' Mumbai Datacenter Campus with clean energy, solidifying the company's green credentials. The 340-acre farm possesses a strategic location along the Mumbai-Kolkata route that guarantees accessibility. The company uses advanced N-type panels, delivering more energy with reduced land requirements and ensuring high efficiency in energy production. CtrlS is committed to building over 1GW of solar capacity by 2030 that powers the company's datacenter footprint of over 1,000 MW by 2030. The company spent over a year in R&D to optimize the project and comply with regulations.
The major companies operating in the global solar farms market include Adani Group (Adani Green Energy Ltd.), AES Corp., Brookfield Corp., Canadian Solar Inc., and First Solar, Inc., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
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